Monthly Archives: May 2011

The Power Platform

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Eric

Here is a unique twist on a speciality vehicle.  At first glance the Power Platform by CCI looks like a harvester for grain or wheat but upon closer inspection it is much more.  Designed for a variety of attachments at … Continue reading →

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King of Trucks Super Show 2011

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Eric

The King of Trucks Super Show has came and left.  What a show it was.  Plenty of lifted trucks, lowered trucks, mud trucks and rock trucks.  Trucks, trucks, trucks.  The mud pit caused plenty of chaos.  The off road park … Continue reading →

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International Trucks – The 70’s Roster

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Eric

The Loadstar, Paystar, Fleetstar, Scout II.  The all star line up of the International Harvester in the 1970’s.  Sadly the Scout would not survive the decade but the others would go on to years of service.  The Paystar is still … Continue reading →

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1955 Chevrolet Pickup – Win it!

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Eric

The ES-M Spartan Garage is holding a raffle for their annual car give away. This year the lucky winner will receive a very green 1955 1/2 Ton Chevy pickup. For just the cost of a ten dollar ticket this awesome … Continue reading →

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Diesel Motorcycles – They do exist

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Eric

When creating a custom chopper the builder has many choices to make regarding the setup. Selecting an engine usually has to do with size and power but rarely the fuel source. Gas is king. But some times you need to … Continue reading →

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Terex Titan – A moving green mountain

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Eric

When GM ruled the industrial world it did so with a diverse and complex line of products.  Through a large family tree of subsidiaries “the general” produced locomotives, jet engines, muscle cars, bulldozers, city buses, and the common family sedan.  In 1973 one such subsidiary … Continue reading →

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Lost and Found – Mack and International

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Eric

Today’s lost and found members come to us from the wilds of Madison County, NY. The Mack R-Model and the International Fleetstar are slowly disappearing behind years of overgrowth and brush. They are joined by a Caterpillar and Massey Ferguson (not … Continue reading →

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ATCA National Show 2011

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Eric

The Antique Truck Club of America will hold their 32nd annual national show June 17th-19th at Memorial Park in Macungie, PA.  I highly recommend this show.  The truck turn out never disappoints and the vendor/flea market is very large.  Tours … Continue reading →

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World’s Largest Tow Truck

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Eric

What happens when your 320 ton mining truck breaks down?  Do you get out and push?  Call AAA for a tow?  Hopefully you have a truck equipped with a towing system by TowHaul.  The tow haul system can also be … Continue reading →

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Jet Bus – Schools Out!

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Eric

Do your kids hate to take the school bus? Here is the solution. The Jet Bus by IndyBoys Inc and Paul Stender is the largest jet powered vehicle on earth.  A J-79 jet engine borrowed from a F-4 Phantom helps … Continue reading →

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